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Approaches To Science Learning and Teaching

Science Teachig

Faculty of Education
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Approaches To Science Learning and Teaching FBO271 Elective Bachelor's degree 2 Fall 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Ahmet BİLGİN
Associate Prof. Dr. Ömer ACAR
Associate Prof. Dr. Canan DİLEK EREN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Know the meaning of learning and teaching science
2) Know the purpose and basic principles of science teaching
3) Know the history of science education
4) Know the implications of teaching and learning approaches to science teaching
5) Know the basic skills of science teaching
6) Know current trends and problems in science teaching
7) Know the components of an effective science teaching

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Learning Outcomes
1 Low Middle Middle Middle Low High High Low Middle Middle Middle Middle High High Low Low Low Middle Middle Middle
2 High High Middle Middle Middle High Low Low Low Middle Middle High Low High Middle Middle Middle Low Middle High
3 Middle Middle High Low Low High High Middle Middle Middle High Low Low Middle High Low Middle Middle Middle High
4 High High Middle High Low Low Low Middle Low High High Middle Low Low Middle Middle High Middle Middle High
5 High Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle Low Low Middle High Middle Middle High Middle High High Low High
6 Middle Middle High Middle Low Middle Middle Middle Low High High High Low Middle Middle Low High High Low Middle
7 High High Middle Low Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High Low Low Middle Middle Middle Middle High Low Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Meaning of science learning and teacher; purpose and basic principles of science teaching; the history of science teaching; reflection of teaching and learning approaches to science teaching; basic skills in science teaching; examples of in-class practice; current trends and problems in science teaching; components of an effective science teaching; social, cultural and economic aspects of science teaching.

Weekly Schedule

1) Meaning of science learning and teaching
2) Purpose and basic principles of science teaching
3) The history of science teaching
4) Reflection of teaching and learning approaches to science teaching
5) Reflection of teaching and learning approaches to science teaching
6) Basic skills in science teaching
7) Examples of in-class practice
8) Midterm
9) Examples of in-class practice
10) Current trends and problems in science teaching
11) Current trends and problems in science teaching
12) Components of an effective science teaching
13) Components of an effective science teaching
14) Social, cultural and economic aspects of science teaching
15) Social, cultural and economic aspects of science teaching
16) Final

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Fen ve Teknoloji Öğretimi (Kuramdan Uygulamaya) Yazar(lar) : Ali Paşa Ayas Salih Çepni Ali Rıza Akdeniz Haluk Özmen Nevzat Yiğit Hakan Şevki Ayvacı Yayınevi: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Role Playing
8) Group Study
9) Simulation
10) Brain Storming
11) Six Hat Methods
12) Case Study
13) Self Study
14) Problem Solving
15) Project Based Learning


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%
 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

40%

Practices

1

60%
 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required